Alaska Kayak Paddlesport Outfitters907-522-7710907-929-7710 (fax)akpo@ak.net2605 Barrow Street Suite B, Anchorage AK. 99503Between Northern Lights & Fireweed Lane. Alaska Kayak Paddlesport Outfitters Is back and Better then ever!!! We Have a new location in the heart of mid. town and are stocking glass boats from Necky, Current Designs, And P&H from the UK! Many top of the line accessories and apparel.

Alaska Pacific University Outdoor Studies907-564-8207www.alaskapacific.edu4101 University Dr Anchorage AK 99508APU's Outdoor Studies is a four year college degree emphasizing outdoor recreation and environmental science. Graduates pursue jobs in tourism, land management, therapeutic recreation, and outdoor education.

Alaska Railroad907-265-2487907-265-2526kigers@akrr.comwww.AlaskaRailroad.com431 W. First Ave Anchorage, AK 99501The Alaska Railroad offers rail transportation and all-inclusive package tours from Seward to Fairbanks. Join us May thru September for scenic views in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. For more information about the Railroad, visit www.AlaskaRailroad.com or call 907-265-2494 or 800-544-0552.

Anchorage Press907-561-7737coltman@anchoragepress.comwww.anchoragepress.comP.O. Box 241841Anchorage, AK 99524The Anchorage Press is an Anchorage-wide Art, Entertainment, Recreation and Metro newspaper. Established in 1992, The Press is printed WEEKLY on Thursdays and is distributed throughout Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley and the Kenai Peninsula.The Press is picked up by residents who share an interest in events taking place in their community and who actively participate in a wide range of activities. Distributed at over 500 locations. Circulation: 22,000+ copies every Thursday.

Challenge Alaska. Inc.907-344-7270 or 244-2269challenge.rectherapy@acsalaska.netwww.challenge.ak.org3550 Commercial Drive Suite 208 Anchorage, AK 99501Challenge Alaska is a non-profit Organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and the whole state through the use of adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, and education. Challenge provides year round inclusive recreation opportunities for people of varying ages and abilities. Challenge Alaska is also the organizer of the Sadlers Midnight Sun Ultra Challenge, the longest wheelchair and handcycle race in the world. Use Challenge Alaska as a resource to locate accessible recreation providers throughout the state. Challenge Alaska also has adaptive equipment available for rental.

Lifetime Adventures1-800-9KATMAI 907-746-4644 or in summer 907-694-7982info@lifetimeadventures.netwww.lifetimeadventures.netEklutna Lake and Katmai NP PO Box 1205 Palmer, AK. 99645Eklutna Lake is a great spot for the day or overnight, only 40 minutes from downtown Anchorage, it's a phenomenal place to learn kayaking and get comfortable in the boat. Katmai National Park is four million acres of inconceivable opportunity. Lifetime Adventures is the premier backcountry service in this area. Our trips are small with eight people being the maximum. Kayak the Savonoski Loop, Bay of Islands, Margot Creek and Wood Tikchik State Park. We now rent folding kayaks & folding mountain bikes to take anywhere!

National Outdoor Leadership School - NOLS Alaska907-745-4047alaska@nols.eduwww.nols.eduP.O. Box 981 Palmer Alaska 99645The National Outdoor Leadership School's mission is "to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment". NOLS offers wilderness based educational courses; services and training through the Professional Training Institute and Wilderness Medicine Institute; publications, Leave No Trace educational programs; and a research program.

REI-Recreational Equipment Incorporated907-272-4565www.rei.com1200 West Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage 99503In 1938, Lloyd and Mary Anderson joined with 23 Northwest climbers to found Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). They formed a consumer cooperative to supply themselves with high-quality gear. All products sold by REI are backed by a 100 percent guarantee. The Anchorage REI has been serving Alaska since 1979.

The Yoga Studio(907) 243-2846yoginijt@aol.com6921 Brayton Dr. #203 Anchorage AK 99507Instruction in Yoga asanas for those who enjoy recreational sport, as well as the competitive athlete. Yoga stretching can improve performance, as well as balancing strength, stamina, and flexibility.

Wilderness Adventures(907) 345-8376ydnar@alaska.net16400 Black Bear Circle Anchorage, AK. 99516Wilderness Adventures specializes in sea kayaking classes for all levels, guided instructional trips, wilderness trips, cold water rescue, equipment rental. 30 years experience paddling in the western hemisphere and 30 years as a professional educator give your the best learning conditions available.

Wilderness Alaska(907) 345 3967macgill@alaska.netwww.wildernessalaska.comPOB 113063 Anchorage, AK 99511Multi day trips throughout Western Prince William Sound. Small groups focusing on the natural history of the sound while learning to live and explore comfortably and with minimum impact. Peaceful coexistence with glaciers and wildlife and an 18 foot tidal swing. Looking forward to sharing it with you soon.

United States Forest Service907-783-3242www.fs.fed.us/r10/chugach/glacierPO Box 129 Girdwood AK 99587The United States Forest Service (USFS) operates a sea kayak ranger program on the Chugach National Forest. The program goals are to: monitor natural resource conditions, provide a USFS presence to visitors and to educate forest users about low impact land use practices. For information contact the USFS Glacier Ranger

Serenity Shelter907-345-0069Marilyn@serenityshelter.comwww.serenityshelter.com17001 Aries Ct., Anchorage, AK 99516The Serenity Shelter tent is your home away from home. It is a room 100 square feet of space protected from rain, wind and annoying insect pests. This gives plenty of space for 6 or more people to sit and cook and enjoy the peace of the out of doors in comfort. The top is urathane coated, flame retardant, and UV protected rip-stop nylon. The front and sides are no-see-um netting. Available in red, yellow, blue, grey or any of the 2 colors combined. Lightweight, just over 3 pounds, easily packable in the included 9 by 16 stuff-sack 1 retractable pole included. $420 extra pole $15 Made in Alaska

Alaska Kayak Academy1-877-215-6600 or local 907-746-6600www.alaskakayakacademy.comAKA offers both a kayak school and guide service to sea kayakers and white water kayakers. AKA teaches classes year round at H2Oasis indoor waterpark in Anchorage. Our slogan: WAVES, SURF, CURRENT and 85 degree water, the comfort place to learn kayaking in Alaska. We also offer comprehensive paddling classes and rescue classes in the wave pool. Learn and practice your deep water rescues in the turbulence of the wavepool. We also offer guided sea trips out of Seward, whitewater in Denali Park and on the Matanuska River.